Let me tell you about the time I tried to get into “mad drawing.” I’d seen some of those wild caricatures by that Tom Richmond guy from MAD Magazine, and I thought, “Hey, I can do that!” Spoiler alert: It’s harder than it looks.
First Attempts
My first few drawings? Let’s just say they weren’t exactly masterpieces. I mean, everyone says your first tries at anything are rough, right? I started by trying to draw my own face, looking in the mirror. I grabbed a pencil and some paper and just went for it. Lines everywhere, circles, trying to get the proportions right. It ended up looking like a Picasso that had been left out in the rain. I mean I am not good at drawing at all.
Getting Some Tips
So, I realized I needed some guidance. I remembered reading somewhere about some tips for beginners, so I dug those up. The first one was about warming up. Like, you wouldn’t run a marathon without stretching first, right? So, I started doing these warm-up exercises, drawing lines, and curves, long ones, short ones, you name it. Then I moved on to basic shapes, like circles and ovals. It felt kinda silly at first, but it actually helped loosen up my hand.
Practice, Practice, Practice
The next big thing was practice. I know, it sounds obvious, but it’s easy to get discouraged when your drawings look like a toddler’s doodles. But I kept at it, drawing every day, even if it was just for a few minutes. I tried drawing my friends, my family, even my pet goldfish. Some of those were really embarrassing, but I could see myself getting a little bit better each time.
What I Learned
Here’s the thing about learning to draw, especially something as crazy as mad drawing: it takes time. It’s not just about talent, it’s about putting in the hours, learning the basics, and not being afraid to make mistakes. I still have a long way to go before I can create anything like Tom Richmond’s work, but I’m having fun with it. And that’s what really matters, right?
So, if you’re thinking about getting into drawing, just go for it! Don’t worry about being perfect, just enjoy the process. And remember, everyone starts somewhere. Who knows, maybe one day you’ll be the one drawing those crazy caricatures that make people laugh.
